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Shyrick Jon “Butch” Raber, age 50, passed away peacefully at 12:48 a.m. on June 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 10, 1975, Butch was the beloved son of the late John A. Raber and Connie Cheesbrew Raber. He graduated from Warren High School in 1993 and went on to serve his Read More…
The Supreme Court on March 15th, 2024, ruled that public officials who post about topics relating to their work on their personal social media accounts are acting on behalf of the government, and therefore can be held liable for violating the First Amendment when they block their critics, only when they have the power to Read More…
The Calhoun-Roane Local Emergency Planning Commission met at the Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department on Wednesday, June 18th, 2025 at 1 p.m., Agency Representation attending was: The group discussed an Emergency Preparedness Guide that could be Printed with the Calhoun Roane LEPC information and distributed through both Calhoun and Roane Counties. The 38 page booklet is Read More…
The Calhoun County Commission received notice on June 18th, 2025 that they were one of 15 recipients of Court Security Grant Funding from the Supreme Court of Appeals, State of West of West Virginia to enhance Court security. Those who received Court Security funds and the amounts given are:
Visitors encouraged to enjoy a screen-free summer in the Mountain State Charleston, WV – The West Virginia Department of Tourism has added five new Almost Heaven swings to the Mountain State: Drawdy Falls in Boone County, Miracle Mountain in McDowell County, 4-H Camp Pioneer in Randolph County, Big Ditch Lake in Webster County and Tater Hill Read More…
Robert Lee George, 62 of Sand Fork, WV; departed this earthly life in the evening hours of Monday, June 16, 2025 at his residence, with his loving family by his side. He was born July 10, 1962 in Phillipsburg, NJ; son of the late Charles and Ila (Neff) George. Robert was a well tender in Read More…
Glenn Lee McDonald, 68, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, June 15th. Glenn was the beloved husband of Lisa K. McDonald, his wife of 37 years. He is also survived by a son Ryan and granddaughter Anna; along with many extended family members and friends, all who loved Glenn dearly. Glenn was born in Read More…
Charleston, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey delivered updates on the state and local response to severe flash flooding in Ohio and Marion counties. Governor Morrisey declared a state of emergency in Ohio County and Marion counties and has mobilized state resources to assist. “Over the past few days, I’ve watched as West Virginians have come Read More…
CHARLESTON – The Public Service Commission of West Virginia on Friday directed the state’s largest waste pickup company to make modifications to its operations after complaints about garbage collection failures were filed with the Commission. Delegate Andy Shamblin, R-Kanawha, sparked the general investigation into Waste Management of West Virginia, Inc. He asked for the inquiry Read More…